extort

Meanings

• Verb

  Obtain (money or resources) by using force or threats.

  - "The mafia extorted protection money from local businesses."
  - "He was extorted by the gangsters for his valuable possessions."

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Synonyms

exact , tear , wrench , wring

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with extort
fort , port , short , wrought

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Variants

List of all variants of extort that leads to same result
extort , extorted , extorter , extorters , extorting , extortive , extorts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'draw out' or 'tear out'. Derived from Latin 'ex-torquere'.

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Trivia

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1. Extortion is a common form of white-collar crime.

2. The term 'extortion' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

3. Extortion is illegal in most jurisdictions and is considered a form of theft.

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Related Concepts

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1. Blackmail: A form of extortion that involves threatening to reveal damaging information about someone unless they pay a sum of money.

2. Protection Racket: A form of extortion where individuals or businesses are forced to pay for 'protection' from harm or damage.

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Culture

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Extortion has been a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a villainous or immoral act. It is also a significant issue in various forms of media, such as crime dramas and thrillers.

How to Memorize "extort"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of extracting something forcibly. Imagine someone holding a gun to someone else and demanding money.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'extort' with the idea of force or coercion. Remember that it involves obtaining something by using threats or intimidation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Extract Obtained Threats Rapidly' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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